Strategic Programme Manager - Shared Services Transformation

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of complex programmes across HR, Finance and Procurement. You will build cohesive plans, manage interdependencies, engage senior stakeholders and drive changes with governance in multi-partner environments.

Ideal candidates will hold a recognised PPM qualification and have experience in shared services transformations, supplier management and delivery at pace in politically sensitive settings.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering within large-scale, complex Shared Services transformation programmes.
• Experience in supplier deliverables and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to establish governance, assurance and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor and drive delivery of complex programmes with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Develop cohesive project plans, resourcing models and progress reporting.
• Manage interdependencies and governance to keep delivery on track.

Skills

Programme delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Governance

Leadership

Education

PPM qualification (PRINCE2/ MSP/ Agile PM)

Job description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of complex programmes across HR, Finance and Procurement. You will build cohesive plans, manage interdependencies, engage senior stakeholders and drive changes with governance in multi-partner environments.

Ideal candidates will hold a recognised PPM qualification and have experience in shared services transformations, supplier management and delivery at pace in politically sensitive settings.